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Crispy Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe with Chewy Centers Easy and Perfect

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These crispy mint chocolate chip cookies feature crisp edges and chewy, mint-infused centers, making them an easy and nostalgic treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (165g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (270g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Optional: 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
  • Optional: 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 3/4 cup packed brown sugar until fluffy and pale, about 3-4 minutes, scraping down the sides occasionally.
  3. Beat in 2 large room temperature eggs, one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon mint extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed or folding in with a wooden spoon until just combined.
  6. Gently stir in 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips and optional crushed candy canes or white chocolate chips if using.
  7. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and crisp but centers remain soft, rotating pans halfway through baking.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

Use softened (not melted) butter for best texture. Adjust mint extract to taste to avoid overpowering flavor. Chill dough for 20-30 minutes if cookies spread too much. Rotate pans halfway through baking for even cooking. Cookies continue to cook slightly after removal from oven; pull out when edges are golden and centers look slightly underbaked.

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